1298 Buena Vista Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
2 bd 1 ba 720 sqft Built 1942 Lot 5,227 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$32,000
Oct 26, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2023 | Listing removed | $34,900 | MRED |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Sold | $32,000 | MLS #11497209 |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Relisted | $38,000 | MLS #6221774 |
| Sep 25, 2022 | Relisted | $42,500 | MLS #6221774 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Relisted | $42,500 | MLS #11497209 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Price changed | $42,500 | MLS #6221774 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Listed | $49,950 | MLS #11497209 |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Price changed | $49,950 | MLS #6221774 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Listed | $159,900 | MLS #6221774 |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Sold | $26,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Sold | $26,000 | MRED |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Listed | $27,000 | MLS #6206202 |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Listing removed | $34,900 | CentralIllinois |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Listed | $34,900 | MLS #6184343 |
| Jul 21, 2011 | Sold | $28,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 4, 2011 | Listing removed | $24,900 | DecaturIL |
| Sep 10, 2010 | Listed | $24,900 | MLS #185470 |
| Jun 16, 2010 | Listing removed | $29,900 | DecaturIL |
| Jun 7, 2010 | Price changed | $29,900 | MLS #183623 |
| Feb 13, 2010 | Price changed | $32,900 | MLS #183623 |
| Dec 16, 2009 | Listed | $34,900 | MLS #183623 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,597 | $944 | $12,541 | $1,131 |
| 2023 | $10,811 | $880 | $11,691 | $1,122 |
| 2022 | $8,357 | $773 | $9,130 | $949 |
| 2021 | $7,933 | $734 | $8,667 | $891 |
| 2020 | $9,196 | $707 | $9,903 | $1,080 |
| 2019 | $9,105 | $700 | $9,805 | $1,043 |
| 2018 | $10,150 | $614 | $10,764 | $1,131 |
| 2017 | $10,421 | $630 | $11,051 | $1,158 |
| 2016 | $10,527 | $636 | $11,163 | $1,180 |
| 2015 | $10,341 | $625 | $10,966 | $1,121 |
| 2014 | $10,239 | $619 | $10,858 | $1,041 |
| 2013 | $10,624 | $642 | $11,266 | $1,059 |
| 2012 | $10,953 | $662 | $11,615 | $1,082 |
| 2011 | $11,234 | $679 | $11,913 | $1,081 |
| 2009 | $11,581 | $1,625 | $13,206 | $1,175 |
| 2007 | $11,186 | $1,570 | $12,756 | $1,087 |
Property facts
Year built
1942
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
720 sqft
Lot size
5,227 sqft
ZIP code
62521
City
Decatur
Street
Buena Vista Ave
Coordinates
39.82706, -88.93898
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$192
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1298 Buena Vista Ave last sell?
1298 Buena Vista Ave most recently sold on Oct 26, 2022 for $32,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1298 Buena Vista Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1298 Buena Vista Ave (year 2024) is $12,541 with $1,131 in property tax.
How does 1298 Buena Vista Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 60.8% below the last sale price of $32,000.
When was 1298 Buena Vista Ave built?
1298 Buena Vista Ave was built in 1942.
How does 1298 Buena Vista Ave compare to others on Buena Vista Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Buena Vista Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Buena Vista Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1298 Buena Vista Ave?
1298 Buena Vista Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 720 sqft, 5,227 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1298 Buena Vista Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1298 Buena Vista Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1298 Buena Vista Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1298 Buena Vista Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.4%
Implied 1-yr
-5.7%
2026 Q3
$185.1K
2026 Q4
$182.1K
ZIP 62521 — Median Price History + Forecast
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